May 8, 2025 | Blog, Monthly Column
Numismatics, the study of money including coins, currency, tokens, and medals, provides a fascinating glimpse into history and economics. For much of human history, societies relied on bartering, directly exchanging goods and services. However, over time, certain...
Apr 1, 2025 | Blog, Monthly Column
The Pony Express is often romanticized as a symbol of the Old West, representing a daring and adventurous era in American history. Though its operation spanned only a short period, its impact on communication across the United States was significant. In 1859, Senator...
Mar 4, 2025 | Blog, Monthly Column
The history of lamps can be traced back thousands of years. During this time, early civilizations utilized natural objects such as hollow rocks, shells, or similar items as the first lamps. These objects were filled with moss or other absorbent materials, soaked with...
Feb 6, 2025 | Blog, Monthly Column
Navigating snow-covered terrain during the winter months in the northern United States and Canada historically presented significant challenges. Progress to address these transportation obstacles began in the 1890s. William J. Culman and William B. Follis were awarded...
Dec 22, 2024 | Blog, Monthly Column
History of the American Post Office The history of the Post Office dates back to 1660 when it was established by Charles II. Un- der the guise of the General Post Office (GPO), it soon grew as an important organization integral within the infrastructure of England...
Nov 26, 2024 | Blog, Monthly Column
Life on the frontier of the 1880s in Nebraska was rough, to say the least. Many settlers dwelt in sod houses, which did a good job insulating the home during the blazingly hot summer months and brutal winter months. Grass fires burned wide swaths. Locusts swarmed,...
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